Kara Pettersen, Esq., Cams
About Kara Pettersen, Esq., Cams
Kara Pettersen, Esq., CAMS, is a Manager at Protiviti with extensive experience in IT Sarbanes-Oxley compliance and Anti-Money Laundering Consent Order Compliance.
Current Role at Protiviti
Kara Pettersen, Esq., CAMS, currently holds the position of Manager at Protiviti in New York, NY. She began her tenure with the company in 2014. In her role, she manages multiple concurrent projects across various industries. Her responsibilities include delivering high-quality results, with a focus on IT Sarbanes-Oxley compliance. She is involved in designing and testing controls to ensure compliance with relevant regulations.
Previous Experience at State of New York Unified Court System
Before joining Protiviti, Kara Pettersen served as an Assistant Law Clerk at the State of New York Unified Court System from 2011 to 2013. During her two-year tenure in this position, she acquired significant legal experience in New York, NY. Her duties included aiding the judiciary in legal research, drafting memoranda, and assisting in court administrative procedures.
Legislative Aide Experience at Florida House of Representatives
In 2010, Kara Pettersen worked as a Legislative Aide at the Florida House of Representatives in Tallahassee, FL. Although her tenure was brief, lasting only one month, she contributed to legislative processes and provided support in drafting and reviewing legislative documents.
Educational Background
Kara Pettersen obtained her Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from The University of Miami School of Law, where she studied Law from 2006 to 2009. Prior to that, she earned her Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in History from The George Washington University, where she studied from 2001 to 2005. She completed her earlier education at The Ursuline School.
Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist
Kara Pettersen holds the Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS) certification. This credential underscores her expertise in the field of anti-money laundering and compliance. Notably, she played a key role in assisting a major bank with Anti-Money Laundering Consent Order Compliance in the Customer Due Diligence area.